Act 3 Flashcards
1
Q
suit
A
petition
2
Q
spurn
A
kick disdainfully (archaic)
3
Q
confounded
A
confused
4
Q
mutiny
A
rebellion
5
Q
malice
A
desire for harm
6
Q
oration
A
speech for a formal occasion
7
Q
discourse
A
to speak at length
8
Q
vile
A
depraved
9
Q
What mistake did Brutus make?
A
Brutus gave the victory signal to his men too soon. Having overcome Octavius, they began plundering the enemy camp instead of coming to the aid of Cassius’ men when Antony’s forces surrounded them.
10
Q
What point is Cassius making in this short speech?
A
Cassius says that he is going to die on his birthday. He compares his life to a journey at the end of which he has returned to the spot where he began.
11
Q
What causes Cassius to order Pindarus to kill him?
A
Cassius believes he has caused his friend Titinius to be captured by Antony’s legions
